'Rickroll' and 'looksmaxxing' are official: Merriam-Webster adds 1,400 new words to dictionary website

Merriam-Webster has expanded its dictionary website by adding 1,400 new words and definitions. This significant update includes contemporary terms such as rickroll, looksmaxxing, and parasocial. The addition aims to enhance vocabulary and provide users with more tools to improve their performance in games like Scrabble. By integrating these modern expressions, the dictionary continues to evolve alongside current language trends, ensuring that the latest slang and technical terms are officially recognized and defined for the public.